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Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body vs Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 14identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body has 5.6 MP more megapixel (approx.) than the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM (21.1 MP vs 15.5 MP). The Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM has 0.24 x more magnification than the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body (0.95x vs 0.71x). The Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body has 6.5 mm more width than the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM (152 mm vs 145.5 mm). Only the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body has video capability. Flash modes: Auto, Second curtain synchro on the Canon EOS 5D Mark II Body, Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction on the Canon EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USM.

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 21.1 MP
    • 15.5 MP
  • Compatible memory cards
    • CF, microdrive
    • sd
  • Magnification
    • 0.71x
    • 0.95x
  • Photo effects
    • Neutral
    • Black&White, Neutral, Sepia
  • Width
    • 152 mm
    • 145.5 mm
  • Depth
    • 75 mm
    • 73.5 mm
  • Height
    • 113.5 mm
    • 107.8 mm
  • Weight
    • 810 g
    • 730 g

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EOS 5D Mark II BodyView product
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EOS50D + EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 IS USMView product
Picture quality1 differ
Megapixel (approx.)Differs21.1 MP15.5 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolutionKnown for one5616 x 3744 pixels
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Lens systemidentical
Optical zoom0x0x
Digital zoom0x0x
Lens structure (elements/groups)Known for one19/12
Filter sizeKnown for one77 mm
Number of diaphragm bladesKnown for one7
Focusingidentical
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneManual
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneYes
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneSelective Auto Focus
Exposure1 differ
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAuto, Manual
Light meteringKnown for oneCentre-weighted, Spot
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Second curtain synchroAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction
Flash exposure lockKnown for oneYes
Flash recharging timeKnown for one1 s
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneYes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for one1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HD
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for one30 fps
Video formats supportedKnown for oneMOV
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, microdrivesd
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Viewfinder1 differ
MagnificationDiffers0.71x0.95x
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneOptical
Camera3 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Manual, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade
Scene modesDiffersPortrait, LandscapeNight, Night landscape, Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Photo effectsDiffersNeutralBlack&White, Neutral, Sepia
Camera playbackKnown for oneSlide show
HistogramKnown for oneYes
Playback zoom (max)Known for one10x
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC 4
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery typeDiffersLP-E6BP-511/BP-511A, BP-512/BP-514
Battery capacityKnown for one1390 mAh
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers152 mm145.5 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm73.5 mm
HeightDiffers113.5 mm107.8 mm
WeightDiffers810 g730 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Digital Photo Professional PhotoStitch, EOS Utility
Other features3 differ
Video capabilityDiffersYesNo
Camera shutter speed30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/8000 s
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista OS X v10.3-10.5Windows 2000 (SP4), XP (SP2/SP3), Vista inc SP1 OS X v10.4-10.5
Digital SLRYesYes
HDMI ports quantity11
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0 Hi-SpeedUSB 2.0
Lens systemKnown for oneEF / EF-S
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one145.5 x 73.5 x 107.8 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)Known for one27 - 88 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for one2.0

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